Annapolis and Baltimore Federal Child Sex Crimes Attorney
It is not uncommon to see local police shift child pornography cases from local courts to federal courts, where the penalties are more serious and the rules of evidence and standards of proof are favorable for the government. To level the playing field, you will need an experienced defense lawyer who understands the federal court system.
My name is Jim Crawford. For the past 18 years, I have defended people in Baltimore, Catonsville, Annapolis, Bel Air and throughout Maryland who have been charged with sex crimes in federal court. I offer a free and confidential consultation to discuss your case.
Federal Child Pornography Charges
Federal sentencing guidelines use the number of images, how you acquired those images and what you did with them to determine your sentence if you are convicted:
- For possession, distribution and receipt of child porn images: five to 20 years in federal prison
- For importation of child pornography: up to 10 years in federal prison
- For production of child pornography: 15 to 30 years in federal prison
- For selling or buying children for sexual exploitation: 30 years to life in federal prison
Some judges feel that the current guidelines are too severe and that some defendants may be better served by treatment rather than prison. The early involvement of an attorney may help to keep your case out of the federal court system.
Contact Me
To protect your future, contact me, federal criminal defense attorney Jim Crawford, before you talk to police or anyone else. I am available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To contact me, call 443-701-4525 or 866-635-0623.
